A set of days are set aside annually by federal day-use park operators like the U.S. Forest Service to waive fees such as parking for the day. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alice Cohen of the U.S. Forest Service

Much of the Central and Western U.S. this week will experience above normal temperatures and little to no precipitation, although there are exceptions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA's Chief Economist recently explained some of the factors going into the Department's September Farm Income Forecast. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes near to above normal temperatures nationwide, and a mix of precipitation across the country, during the period of October 1 - 7.

What's in store for the poultry industry in the coming year? Gary Crawford has this report. ' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski

Producers in Hawaii will soon have access to another tool in the crop protection arsenal. (Gary Crawford and the Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency Marcia Bunger)

Dairy operators are seeing strong demand for their milk and are getting higher prices. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency Marcia Bunger outlines how farmers in Hawaii can find out more about the Pastures, Rangelands and Forage crop insurance program.

There are few available clues to help predict the short-term direction of the beef cattle industry. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

The growing interest in our nation's food and farm products by Vietnamese consumers is behind recent U.S. efforts to expand ag export opportunities in that market. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor